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Cornelio Family History

Cornelio Surname Meaning

Spanish Italian and Portuguese: from the personal name Cornelio from Latin Cornelius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cornelio family from?

You can see how Cornelio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornelio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cornelio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cornelio family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cornelio's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Cornelio families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornelio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cornelio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cornelio. 100% of Cornelio men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cornelio women worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Cornelio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cornelio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornelio census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 777 immigration records available for the last name Cornelio. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 146 military records available for the last name Cornelio. For the veterans among your Cornelio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornelio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cornelio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cornelio in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornelio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornelio ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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